Best exercises/video for toning the FRONT of the thighs

katherine4 · 05-14-16, 06:08 PM

I am desperate for an exercise or short section of a workout video that will really tone the front of my thighs. I have just started Ballet Beautiful for the butt/hips/outer thighs but I need a short workout that I can add in that will quickly tone up the front of my thighs which have become very unsightly after a couple of years of neglect. In fact, I'm horrified by what I'm seeing so I need to take action fast now that summer is approaching!!

I would love to hear sure-fire recommendations that, preferably, are easy to fit into my schedule.

Thank you!

FitBoop · 05-14-16, 06:21 PM

A simple and convenient exercise for the front of the thighs (and hamstrings and glutes) is a step-up onto a platform or stair step. You can do variations by keeping one leg planted on the platform and continuously lift and lower, or you can alternate legs, stepping up-up-down-down. Another simple exercise that you can do anywhere (i.e. while brushing your teeth) is straight leg lifts with the leg in front of you (great for front of the thigh); a variation is to lift the leg up straight, bend it, straighten it, and lower. Do a bunch of reps on one leg and then the other. A small ankle weight will make it harder.

beyond.omega · 05-14-16, 08:26 PM

I really liked my legs when I did Callanetics 10/10. There is a Callanetics Legs DVD which I think has the same exercises and is under 20 minutes long, and it looks like you can get a DVD with all the Quick Callanetics workouts on one DVD.

Nuggie's Auntie · 05-14-16, 08:48 PM

Bar Method workouts often have front of thigh moves. In fact, I'd say just about any barre video will work all angles of thighs well. Ballet Physique Signature Sculpt does, as well.

firmaniac · 05-14-16, 09:23 PM

Parts videos from The FIRM gave me dimensional toning on the front of my thighs - Scupted Hips Buns Thighs and Lower Body Shaping from the original Classic era achieved this. Since early days I've isolated that the specific moves involving ankle weights worn while you do frontal lifts (in traditional ab crunch pose w/ arms behind head) really kick in the burn. As a past 'wonky knee' sufferer, floor work w/ dumbbells and ankle weights *really* helped me quickly and safely. Muscle definition to the max.

Elle K · 05-14-16, 09:41 PM

Barlates has a specific front of thigh workout.. Linda Wooldridge on youtube.

seww · 05-14-16, 10:27 PM

Spinning and biking

SueT · 05-14-16, 10:37 PM

So Julie, you would say the Classics, since they have more floor work, are the best for strengthening the knees?

Thanks,
Sue

videofit · 05-15-16, 01:19 AM

Margaret Richard's workouts have lots of floorwork and she really helped my knees over the years.

Tugger31 · 05-15-16, 06:44 AM

I believe there is a section on Karen Voight's Great Weighted Workout floor work section that specifically works the front on the thighs.

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05-14-16, 06:08 PM
katherine4 Join Date: Jun 2014	Best exercises/video for toning the FRONT of the thighs I am desperate for an exercise or short section of a workout video that will really tone the front of my thighs. I have just started Ballet Beautiful for the butt/hips/outer thighs but I need a short workout that I can add in that will quickly tone up the front of my thighs which have become very unsightly after a couple of years of neglect. In fact, I'm horrified by what I'm seeing so I need to take action fast now that summer is approaching!! I would love to hear sure-fire recommendations that, preferably, are easy to fit into my schedule. Thank you!

05-14-16, 06:21 PM
FitBoop VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	A simple and convenient exercise for the front of the thighs (and hamstrings and glutes) is a step-up onto a platform or stair step. You can do variations by keeping one leg planted on the platform and continuously lift and lower, or you can alternate legs, stepping up-up-down-down. Another simple exercise that you can do anywhere (i.e. while brushing your teeth) is straight leg lifts with the leg in front of you (great for front of the thigh); a variation is to lift the leg up straight, bend it, straighten it, and lower. Do a bunch of reps on one leg and then the other. A small ankle weight will make it harder.

05-14-16, 08:26 PM
beyond.omega VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006	I really liked my legs when I did Callanetics 10/10. There is a Callanetics Legs DVD which I think has the same exercises and is under 20 minutes long, and it looks like you can get a DVD with all the Quick Callanetics workouts on one DVD.

05-14-16, 08:48 PM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	Bar Method workouts often have front of thigh moves. In fact, I'd say just about any barre video will work all angles of thighs well. Ballet Physique Signature Sculpt does, as well.

05-14-16, 09:23 PM
firmaniac Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: A back road in Oregon	Parts videos from The FIRM gave me dimensional toning on the front of my thighs - Scupted Hips Buns Thighs and Lower Body Shaping from the original Classic era achieved this. Since early days I've isolated that the specific moves involving ankle weights worn while you do frontal lifts (in traditional ab crunch pose w/ arms behind head) really kick in the burn. As a past 'wonky knee' sufferer, floor work w/ dumbbells and ankle weights really helped me quickly and safely. Muscle definition to the max. __________________ Julie DISCLOSURES DETAILED IN MY PROFILE Murder at The FIRM: legalgraffitigreetings.wordpress.com Please visit 'The FIRM Ephemera Scrapbook' on facebook for a visual history of The FIRM

05-14-16, 09:41 PM
Elle K Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada	Barlates has a specific front of thigh workout.. Linda Wooldridge on youtube.

05-14-16, 10:27 PM
seww Join Date: Jan 2009	Spinning and biking

05-14-16, 10:37 PM
SueT Join Date: Apr 2009	So Julie, you would say the Classics, since they have more floor work, are the best for strengthening the knees? Thanks, Sue

05-15-16, 01:19 AM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	Margaret Richard's workouts have lots of floorwork and she really helped my knees over the years. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

05-15-16, 06:44 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	I believe there is a section on Karen Voight's Great Weighted Workout floor work section that specifically works the front on the thighs.